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June 9, 2026
Defense Secretary Hegseth Warns Cuba Against Weapons Acquisition During Guantanamo Visit
- During his visit to Guantanamo Bay, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba against acquiring weapons that could threaten the U.S.
- Hegseth's trip follows intensified U.S. sanctions and a fuel blockade on Cuba, raising fears of a migration crisis and military confrontation.
- Cuba has reportedly acquired over 300 military drones and is seeking to enhance its military capabilities with support from Russia and Iran.
4 Sources
- Hegseth vai viajar à Baía de Guantánamo, em Cuba, informa o PentágonoJun 9, 2026 at 10:51 PM · Reuters
- Pentagon's Hegseth travels to Guantanamo Bay, CubaJun 10, 2026 at 12:09 PM · Reuters
- Fears of conflict mount after Hegseth’s surprise Guatanamo Bay visitJun 10, 2026 at 2:10 PM · Independent
- Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring weapons in visit to Guantánamo BayJun 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM · The Guardian